Bishop of GloucesterDavid Edward Lord Bishop of Gloucester was introduced between the Lord Bishop of Norwich and the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells; and took and subscribed the oath pursuant to statute.

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Command PapersThe following papers were presented to the House by command of Her Majesty and ordered to lie on the Table:

1.

Maritime Safety

(i)

1983 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, Volume 1;

(3927)

(ii)

1983 Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, Volume 2: International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code);

(3926)

2.

Compliance Cost AssessmentsCompliance Cost Assessments for 1st July 1997 to 31st December 1997;

(3938)

3.

European CommunitiesStatement by HM Treasury on the 1998 EC Budget and measures to counter fraud and financial mismanagement.

(3937)

3.

Negative InstrumentThe following instrument was laid before the House and ordered to lie on the Table:

Delegated Powers and DeregulationThe following report from the Select Committee was made and ordered to be printed, together with the minutes of evidence:
16th Report, on the following bill:
Fireworks Bill. (HL Paper 96)

Public Business

5.

Business of the HouseIt was moved by the Lord Carter, on behalf of the Lord Privy Seal (Lord Richard), that the debate on the motion in the name of the Lord Vivian set down for today shall be limited to 5 hours; the motion was agreed to.

6.

Strategic Defence Review and the Reserve Forces (5-hour debate)It was moved by the Lord Vivian that there be laid before the House papers relating to the implications of the Strategic Defence Review for the Territorial Army, the Reserve Forces and the Cadet Forces; after debate, the motion was (by leave of the House) withdrawn.

7.

Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) (Amendment) Bill [HL]After debate, the bill was read a third time and passed and sent to the Commons.

8.

Northern Ireland Negotiations (Referendum) Order 1998It was moved by the Lord Dubs that the draft Order laid before the House on 20th April be approved; after debate, the motion was agreed to.

9.

Northern Ireland (Entry to Negotiations, etc) Act 1996 (Cessation of Section 3) Order 1998It was moved by the Lord Dubs that the draft Order laid before the House on 20th April be approved; the motion was agreed to.

The House was adjourned at twenty-three minutes before nine oclocktill tomorrow, three oclock.